Synanon: The Rehab-Turned-Cult That Inspired The Troubled Teen Industry
Emerging in full-cult form in the 1970s - but with a unique slant - Synanon began as a therapeutic help center for drug treatment. Here's the story.
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Why Escaping North Korea Is So Difficult And Dangerous
Regardless of why it happens, the journey out of North Korea is not easy. Here's what makes defecting from this nation so difficult and dangerous.
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The Story Of Branch Davidian Cult Members Steve And Judy Schneider
It was a twisted path that led Steve and Judy Schneider, described by a relative as the "all-American dream couple," to their deaths near Waco, Texas.
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Cultures That Celebrate The New Year Later In The Year
In many parts of the world, people celebrate the arrival of the new year after the tradition Dec. 31-Jan. 1 timeframe.
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Who Were The Branch Davidians, And Where Is The Group Today?
What is the history of the Branch Davidians, and where are they today? Read more to find out about the notorious group that all but perished in Waco.
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David Koresh: The Messed Up Story Of The Famous Cult Leader
David Koresh persuaded his followers, the Branch Davidians, the apocalypse was coming. This is the messed up story of cult leader David Koresh.
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David Koresh's Wife Rachel Was A Branch Davidian Before He Was
David Koresh put the Branch Davidians on the map with a prolonged siege involving the FBI and other law enforcement. But who was his wife, Rachel?
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Inside Cult Leader David Koresh's Tragic Childhood
Here's the truth about David Koresh's tragic early years, from his sadly neglected childhood to his angry, bible-thumping teens.
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The Death Of The Manson Family's Getaway Driver, Linda Kasabian
The Manson family was responsible for many deaths during its 1969 killing spree. Recently it was announced that getaway driver Linda (Kasabian) Chiochios died.
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What Life In Prison Is Like For NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere's life in prison has been difficult, and it appears as though the NXIVM cult leader still has a long, hard road ahead of him behind bars.
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This Is How The Ho No Hana Cult Started
Hogen Fukunaga started off as an electrician, who in 1987 realized that he was the reincarnation of both Jesus Christ and the Buddha. He started a cult.
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Famous Cults You Had No Idea Were Still Active
Some creepy cults just refuse to die. Despite destructive and tragic collapses, they show a tenacity matched only by cockroaches in a nuclear war.
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How Different Cultures Around The World Celebrate Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is, for many, a good excuse to celebrate. Though the individual celebration can vary, they often include feasts, art, and processions.
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Who Is Gloria Trevi And Her Alleged 'Cult'?
Gloria Trevi is known as the "Mexican Madonna" with fame and accolades to match. However, she was part of an alleged "cult" used to exploit young girls.
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Botticelli's Tradition-Smashing Birth Of Venus' Lasting Effect On Pop Culture
Botticelli's tradition-smashing Birth of Venus' lasting effect on pop culture has endured in the 700 years since the painting was unvieled.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Manson Family's LaBianca Murders
As tragic as the Tate murders were, they have come to overshadow the Manson Family's next night of terror. This is the messed up truth of the LaBianca murders.
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All Of The Pop Culture References On Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti Cover
Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti" featured various culturally significant people on its album art, from Hollywood stars to the band themselves.
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What Is The Significance Of A Spirit Animal Among Indigenous Cultures?
Various indigenous cultures have their own interpretations and traditions when it comes to spirit animals, as there's no one-size-fits-all read.
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The Death Of The Manson Family Attorney, Ronald Hughes, Has Sparked Theories For 50 Years
The Tate-LaBianca murders shook the world and shined the spotlight on Charles Manson and the killers, who he ordered to carry out lethal attacks.
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How An Obsession With A Cult Leader Led One Follower To Murder Their Partner
Cults have been known to inspire odd, even tragic, behavior from members, up to and including acts of extreme violence -- for instance, murder.
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John Wayne Gacy Once Hired A Satanic Cult Leader As A Handyman
In what may or may not be an eerie, tragic coincidence, convicted serial killer John Wayne Gacy had a connection to another series of killings.
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The 2007 Disappearance Of The Truth Fellowship Cult Leader And His Family
The unexplained 2007 disappearance of The Truth Fellowship cult leader and his family is just as much a mystery in 2022 as it was then.
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The Messed Up Story Of Sarah Lawrence Cult Leader Larry Ray
Larry Ray was a man in his 50s when he moved into his daughter's dorm room. This is the messed up story of Sarah Lawrence cult leader Larry Ray.
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Whatever Happened To Charles Manson's 3 Children?
Charles Manson was convicted of several murders that he ordered others to commit. He spent his life in prison. Here's what happened to his three children?
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Why It's So Difficult To Adopt A Black Cat During Halloween
Black cats have been associated with bad luck and bad omens for centuries.
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The Major Hit The 1921 Tampa Hurricane Made To Florida's Agriculture
Hurricanes are genuinely impressive forces of nature that also leave a wake of destruction and death. A 1921 Florida storm had intense impact on agriculture.
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Whatever Happened To Isabella Pollok From Sex, Lies And The College Cult?
Isabella Pollock, from the Peacock documentary "Sex, Lies, and the College Cult," was part of a sex trafficking and extortion ring. Here's where she is now.
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